Lincoln Heights Montessori

1900 New Castle St
Charlotte, NC 28216

www.cmsk12.org/lincolnheightsmontessoriES

244 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Trillium Springs Montessori is a public magnet school located in Huntersville, North Carolina, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) system, the school is dedicated to the Montessori method of education. This philosophy emphasizes a student-centered approach where children learn at their own pace within a carefully prepared environment, focusing on independence, hands-on learning, and the development of the "whole child"—socially, emotionally, and academically.

The school is known for its multi-age classrooms, which allow students to learn from and mentor one another over a three-year cycle. By fostering a community-focused atmosphere, Trillium Springs aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Because it operates as a magnet school, it draws students from a diverse range of backgrounds who are looking for an alternative to the traditional public school structure, prioritizing individual exploration and collaborative discovery.

244

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Heights Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	39
Black	110
Asian	10
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
110 (45.1%)
White
60 (24.6%)
Hispanic
39 (16.0%)
Two or More
23 (9.4%)
Asian
10 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-9442
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/lincolnheightsmontessoriES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln Heights Montessori
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	21
Grade 4	21
Grade 5	17
Grade 6	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln Heights Montessori
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	112	45.9%
Male	132	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)